Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport in Brainerd, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD) is a regional airport serving Brainerd, MN at 1,232 ft. KBRD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (01, 05, 12, 16), longest 7,100 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBRD in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (180°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 7°C (45°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBRD 130853Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 07/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP186 T00720067 53006
What changed at KBRD?
Since the 0753Z (2:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0753Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBRD
KBRD is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 400 ft (field elevation 1,232 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBRD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 7,100 ft | CONC-E | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 12 | 4,080 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 23 | 6,512 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 05 | 6,512 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 30 | 4,080 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 34 | 7,100 ft | CONC-E | 3 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBRD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport in Brainerd, MN: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBRD is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBRD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBRD reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16
- 25%
- 30
- 22%
- 05
- 18%
- 34
- 14%
- 23
- 13%
- 12
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0526Z (12:26 AM CDT)
TAF KBRD 130526Z 1306/1406 30005KT P6SM BKN250 FM131600 31008KT P6SM SCT250 FM132300 32003KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBRD
- IATA
- BRD
- FAA LID
- BRD
- City
- Brainerd
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,232 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.4029, -94.1297
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 7,100 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.775 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 35m
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Historical Flying Weather at KBRD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBRD reported VFR conditions during about 74.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 235 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.7 kt, calm 15.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.9 | 25.0 | 11.6 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 69.8 | 18.3 | 7.7 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 72.3 | 16.2 | 7.4 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 75.9 | 14.2 | 7.0 | 2.9 |
| May | 80.8 | 12.7 | 5.1 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 82.8 | 10.9 | 4.3 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 85.5 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 80.0 | 12.3 | 4.6 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 77.2 | 12.5 | 6.8 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 72.2 | 18.4 | 6.6 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 65.4 | 23.8 | 7.6 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 50.6 | 25.6 | 15.5 | 8.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.1 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 7.0 kt |
| Jun | 6.2 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.2 kt |
| Oct | 7.2 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 kt |
| Dec | 6.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBRD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport in Brainerd, MN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBRD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBRD?+
KBRD has 8 runways: 01, 05, 12, 16, 19, 23, 30, 34; the longest is 7,100 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBRD report its own weather?+
Yes. Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBRD have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBRD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBRD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBRD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBRD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD)
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